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EMULSIF [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-11-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Food Additives
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- emulsifier
1, record 1, English, emulsifier
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- emulsifying agent 2, record 1, English, emulsifying%20agent
correct, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... [a] material ... added to decrease the tendency to separate or to increase the stability of ... [an] emulsion. 3, record 1, English, - emulsifier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
emulsifier; emulsifying agent: terms standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - emulsifier
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- émulsifiant
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9mulsifiant
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- agent émulsionnant 2, record 1, French, agent%20%C3%A9mulsionnant
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- émulsionnant 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9mulsionnant
correct, masculine noun
- agent émulsif 4, record 1, French, agent%20%C3%A9mulsif
correct, masculine noun
- émulsif 5, record 1, French, %C3%A9mulsif
correct, masculine noun
- émulsificateur 6, record 1, French, %C3%A9mulsificateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'un composé dont la présence favorise la formation d'une émulsion ou sa conservation. 6, record 1, French, - %C3%A9mulsifiant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les émulsifiants sont des molécules amphiphiles comprenant une partie hydrophobe (chaîne carbonée) et une partie hydrophile (fonction acide, ammonium ou polyoxyde d'éthylène). Selon la grosseur relative des deux parties, l'émulsifiant sera favorable à la création d'émulsions «huile dans eau» ou d'émulsions «eau dans huile». 6, record 1, French, - %C3%A9mulsifiant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
agent émulsionnant; émulsifiant : termes normalisés par l'AFNOR et l'ISO. 7, record 1, French, - %C3%A9mulsifiant
Record 1, Key term(s)
- émulsionneur stabilisant
- émulgateur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Aditivos alimentarios
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- emulsionante
1, record 1, Spanish, emulsionante
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aditivo alimentario que provoca la formación y estabilidad de una emulsión. 2, record 1, Spanish, - emulsionante
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Término utilizado para los fines del Codex Alimentarius. 3, record 1, Spanish, - emulsionante
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-01-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Crop Protection
- Black Products (Petroleum)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- emulsifying
1, record 2, English, emulsifying
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If [an oil and water] mixture is allowed to stand, the oil and water will separate. A third material is added to decrease the tendency to separate or to increase the stability of the emulsion. This is called the emulsifying agent or emulsifier. 2, record 2, English, - emulsifying
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Protection des végétaux
- Produits noirs (Pétrole)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- émulsifiant
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9mulsifiant
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- émulsionnant 2, record 2, French, %C3%A9mulsionnant
correct, adjective
- émulsif 3, record 2, French, %C3%A9mulsif
adjective
- émulsifiable 3, record 2, French, %C3%A9mulsifiable
adjective
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'un composé dont la présence favorise la formation d'une émulsion ou sa conservation. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9mulsifiant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Protección de las plantas
- Productos negros (Petróleo)
- Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- emulsionante
1, record 2, Spanish, emulsionante
adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- emulsificante 1, record 2, Spanish, emulsificante
adjective
- emulsivo 1, record 2, Spanish, emulsivo
adjective
- emulsificable 1, record 2, Spanish, emulsificable
adjective
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1997-03-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standards
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Chemical Emulsifier Type, Emulsified Asphalt for Mastic Flooring
1, record 3, English, Chemical%20Emulsifier%20Type%2C%20Emulsified%20Asphalt%20for%20Mastic%20Flooring
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Standard number: CAN/CGSB-37.27-M89 1, record 3, English, - Chemical%20Emulsifier%20Type%2C%20Emulsified%20Asphalt%20for%20Mastic%20Flooring
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Normes de l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Émulsions de bitume à émulsif chimique pour mastic de revêtement de sols
1, record 3, French, %C3%89mulsions%20de%20bitume%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9mulsif%20chimique%20pour%20mastic%20de%20rev%C3%AAtement%20de%20sols
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Numéro de norme : CAN/CGSB-37.27-M89 1, record 3, French, - %C3%89mulsions%20de%20bitume%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9mulsif%20chimique%20pour%20mastic%20de%20rev%C3%AAtement%20de%20sols
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1997-02-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standards
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Chemical Emulsified Type, Emulsified Asphalt for Dampproofing
1, record 4, English, Chemical%20Emulsified%20Type%2C%20Emulsified%20Asphalt%20for%20Dampproofing
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Standard number: CAN/CGSB-37.1-M89 1, record 4, English, - Chemical%20Emulsified%20Type%2C%20Emulsified%20Asphalt%20for%20Dampproofing
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Normes de l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Émulsion de bitume à émulsif chimique, pour l'imperméabilisation à l'humidité
1, record 4, French, %C3%89mulsion%20de%20bitume%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9mulsif%20chimique%2C%20pour%20l%27imperm%C3%A9abilisation%20%C3%A0%20l%27humidit%C3%A9
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Numéro de norme : CAN/CGSB-37.1-M89 1, record 4, French, - %C3%89mulsion%20de%20bitume%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9mulsif%20chimique%2C%20pour%20l%27imperm%C3%A9abilisation%20%C3%A0%20l%27humidit%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1992-01-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- water emulsion 1, record 5, English, water%20emulsion
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- émulsif dans l'eau
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9mulsif%20dans%20l%27eau
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Road Construction Materials
- Chemistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- organic emulsifying agent 1, record 6, English, organic%20emulsifying%20agent
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de constr. (Voies de circulation)
- Chimie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- agent émulsif organique 1, record 6, French, agent%20%C3%A9mulsif%20organique
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Road Construction Materials
- Chemistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- inorganic emulsifying agent 1, record 7, English, inorganic%20emulsifying%20agent
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de constr. (Voies de circulation)
- Chimie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- agent émulsif inorganique 1, record 7, French, agent%20%C3%A9mulsif%20inorganique
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- emulgator 1, record 8, English, emulgator
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- émulgateur
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9mulgateur
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- agent émulsif 1, record 8, French, agent%20%C3%A9mulsif
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la fabrication du yogourt. 2, record 8, French, - %C3%A9mulgateur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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